EIGHT THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1951 EIGHT SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 OLLEGE ROUNDUP: Party Politics Ruin Plans Hatcher DesNcrbes Ne w Job ;. w For Campus Convention . . . * * * . * By DONNA HENDLEMAN Party politics ruined plans for a mock political convention at the University of Cincinnati, a cam- pus leader charged there last week. A local politician had requested the convention be "fixed" so that Sen. Robert A. Taft would win the South African Leaders Plan. For Opposition JOHANNESBURG, South Afri- ca0-()-Opposition groups risked civil strife in the sweeping plans they laid this week to thwart Re- publican minded Prime Minister Daniel Malan's efforts to rewrite South Africa's constitution. Ranking anti-government chiefs disclosed they were taking steps to: '1. Mobilize hundreds of thous- ands of their white supporters in a folded-arms movement-a sort of passive resistance campaign- which might paralyze industry and commerce. 2. Hit back if the Government uses force to impose policies which the opposition considers uncon- stitutional. * * * THE QUESTION of force might come to the fore if the Govern- ment should attempt to shut down Torch Commando, a militant or- ganization of war veterans, on the ground its activities were sub- versive. Malan has publicly ac- cused Tordh Commando, the op- position's strong right arm, of be- ing Communist tinged. The Prime Minister warned Friday his government will not hesitate to use the police and, as a last resort, the armed forces to avert chaos. Nationalist news- paper organs have charged the Torch Commandos are secretly stockpiling arms. Meanwhile, the leaders of the 10 million non-whites of South Africa, prepared their own civil disobedience campaign to defy the white man's strict race laws. The constitutional storm sweep- ing the 42-year-old Union of South Africa is a dramatic cli- max to the Malan gove nment's policy of apartheid (pronounced apart-tate), or racial separation. The idea was to sort out the 10 million Negroes, Indians and col- oreds into tight social, economic and political compartments where they would live under the guard- ianship of 2/ million whites. Student Work T'o BeHeard Five student composers will hear their music played at a Composer's Forum to be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Rackham Lec- ture Hall. The compositions to be heard are three "Sonata for Violin and Piano" by three individual com- posers - Rov ;Yttrehus, Grad, Donald Harris, SM, and George B. Wilson, Grad. Kark Magnuson will play his own composition, "Three Move- m Yents for Piano." Alexander Smith's "String Quartet in C sharp" will conclude the program. Prof. Ross Lee Finney, of the school of music, will direct the forum, which is open to the public. presidential nomination, he re- vealed. * * * DESPITE administration talk of "doubtful educational value," this was the real reason for the uni- versity banning the project, he said. "We had started out to put on a student example of the ideal workings of democracy. It. suddenly became real back rooms politics. We had in store for us a first rate example of political influence dictating de- cisions," he commented ang- rily. The official university state- ment had noted the convention might take more time than it was worth. "The proposed operation of a party convention appears to be of very doubtful value in return for the tremendous amount of time and work which would be re- quired. It might easily be detri- mental to the regular work of students," the official statement read. LANDLORDS who continue to allow coeducational rooming in houses around the University of Chicago campus are going to be declared out-of-bounds U. of C. deans announced last week. Going back to a policy which has not been in effect since World War II, the deans de- clared, "The university does not approve of co-educational hous- ing." "Certain things are socially ap- proved and certain things are not. Maybe we're old fashioned. But the administration believes that appropriate housing is one of its concerns." Students who use unapproved housing will be subject to investi- gation. * * * HAZING charges have been lev- eled against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of North Carolina. Although both the local IFC president and the Phi Gam presi- dent have denied the charges, the case has been presented before the state governor (under provisions of a state anti-hazing law) and the university administration. No action has been taken on the case, however. In an open letter to the governor, the Daily Tar Heel editor suggested that he might, "Take an especial interest in a law which has been consistently violated and consistently ignored." First Year Experiences Review- I RETURNED FROM TOUR -- The Rev. James Robinson, pas- tor of the Church of the Master in Harlem, will speak on his experiences during a recent tour through European and Asiatic countries at 7:34 p.m. tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church on Washtenaw and S. University. Truman Asks St. Lawrence ProjectAction WASHINGTON--(M)-President Truman tried again yesterday to get Congress interested in the St. Lawrence river power project and seaway. The idea of opening a seaway from the Great Lakes to the At- lantic has been discusged for 50 years, but Congress never has ap- proved it. The current plan is to spend 818 million dollars to build the Seaway and also a big electric power plant on the river between the U. S. and Canada, with the two countries sharing in the proj- ect. Truman wrote Chairman Con- nally (D-Tex) of the Senate For- eign Relations Committee and Chairman Buckley (D-NY) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday: "We need the Seaway and the power. We need them as soon as the necessary work can be built. The best, the simplest, and the quickest way is through 'legisla- tion by the Congress. I strongly recommend that your committee and the Congress complete action on this vital matter." He wrote that Canada is pre- pared to go it alone on the Sea- way project. ONCE BOOKS-NOW SPEECHES-Last year, President Harlan H. Hatcher would have been working by night on one of his books. But his new garb of office forces the scholar-president to channel his energies into the duller task of speech writing. And curious chil- dren, Robert, seven years old, and Anne Linda, five years old, are'not the least of his distractions. President Hatcher interrupts his work to explain the intricate functionings of the typewriter. 11 Speeches and meetings, a flock of visitors to greet, then another round of the same, interspersed with student teas, football games, inaugural ceremonies, and Christ- mas carols-this was President Harlan H. Hatcher's panoramic recollection of his first half-year as University chief executive. Far-flung speaking engagements have occupied a substantial por- tion of the 54-year-old educators energies, with appearances from San Diego to Boston. "A glance at the March to May calendar shows it's not over yet. It 'is, despite its ordeals, a stimulating experience," he said. March, University birthday montb and traditional occasion for alumni gathering around the country, means for President Hatcher trips to Jackson, M- waukee, Lansing, Saginaw and Fort Wayne, In addition, a special trip to address a joint session of the State Legislature on March 19 was made. The greying scholar- president, in receiving the hon- or from the Legislature, enter- ed a unique class with Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Re. Charles Potter (R-Mich.), only. other dignitaries to receive such legislative invitations this ses- sion. The new president has won a reputation for indefatigable energy in his six months here. Besides acquainting himself with the Uni- versity's detailed operations, he has conferred frequently with ad- ministrative officers and with faculty members on policies and procedures, and with students on current problems. Despite the relentless whirl of obligations, President Hatche professes satisfaction with his new surroundings. "In particular," he added, leaning back behind the tidy ex- panses of his big desk in the southeast corner of the second floor of the Administration Bldg., "we like the many con- tacts we have with students." "The children appear to have made the big adjustment from life in a residential section to the Pres- ident's home on campus," Pres- ident Hatcher said. Robert, seven years old, and Anne Linda, five years old, are in second grade and kindergarten respectively in Uni- versity elementary school. "But I haven't been getting much writing done here, the one- time author admitted. "I have sev- eral projects at the nebulous stage- I'd like to go back to one day, though." "It's my feeling everyone with the University should be directly in touch with the educational process, and should have an oppor- tunity to carry on some academic work," he concluded. DAILY PHOTO FEATURE By Crawford Young Pictures Courtesy 'U' News Service . TWO PRESIDENTS CONFER -President Hatcher is "briefed" by retired President Alexander G. Ruthven on the myriad duties of office of a University chief executive. FAMILIAR SCENE-President Hatcher peers through the orna- mental foliage as he takes a position on the speaker's stand to address an alumni group. The new administrator often averages three speeches a week during a forensic fall. .l (I SPRING BARGAINS Books - Large Varety at Low Prices Stationery - Close-outs 1 off World Globes - off' Zipper Notebooks and Briefcases 3 of f Calendars and Diaries ! off Overbeck Bookstore 1216 South University Avenue J. 'I I STAR DRY CLEANERS STAR DRY CLEANERS 1213 South University SPRING SPECIAL - for a limited time only - DRY CLEANED -SPOTTED -PRESSED RIGHT HAND MEN -President Hatcher talks things over with the two top men in his administration, both of whom have been in their posts less than a year. In the center is Vice-President Marvin L. Niehuss, at the right is Vice-President Wilbur K. 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